University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, NY · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1210–1380
    Median ~1300
    Acceptance rate
    74%
    Enrollment
    20,112
    ACT middle 50%
    27–32

    What the numbers say about University at Buffalo

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1210 to 1380. A planning score near or above 1420 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 74% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 75% completion rate and $70,814 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1300 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $10,936
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $31,536
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $70,814
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    75%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1210 and 1380. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1420 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1380 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1300 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1210 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to University at Buffalo's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC1180–136060%
    Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL1170–136082%
    Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX1140–135044%
    University of St ThomasSaint Paul, MN1260–142085%
    University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA1190–139062%
    Marist UniversityPoughkeepsie, NY1190–134057%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for University at Buffalo?

    University at Buffalo's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1210–1380, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1420 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?

    University at Buffalo's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 74%.

    How much does it cost to attend University at Buffalo?

    In-state tuition is approximately $10,936 and out-of-state is approximately $31,536. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is University at Buffalo test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University at Buffalo's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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